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Pakistan was in the midst of a deadly heat wave on June 10, 2007 when NASA’s Terra satellite captured the top image that shows how hot the land would feel to the touch.

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  As global maximum temperatures rise, heat waves are becoming more pronounced. Europe experienced the hottest summer on record in 2003, with average temperatures 3.5°C above... More »

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Humans and Heat Waves Last Updated on 2012-05-07 at 18:31 As global maximum temperatures rise, heat waves are becoming more pronounced. Europe experienced the hottest summer on record in 2003, with average temperatures 3.5°C above... More »

Climate Change and Unprepared Cities Last Updated on 2011-10-13 at 11:09 Climate Change Poses Major Risks for Unprepared Cities Fast-growing urban areas most likely to feel the heat Cities worldwide are failing to take necessary steps to protect... More »

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